Eastern Europe Road Trip | End Warsaw | Summer | 2024
Eastern Europe Road Trip | End Warsaw | Summer | 2024
Eastern Europe Road Trip | End Warsaw | Summer | 2024
13 Days Starting in Berlin and ending in Warsaw
Visiting: Berlin, Prague, Dresden, Vienna, Kutna Hora, Bratislava, Budapest, Kraków, Banská Bystrica, Warsaw, Oświęcim
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBRHA119
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through six captivating countries with the "Eastern Road | End Warsaw | Summer | 2024" tour. Starting in Berlin, you'll explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Germany before heading to the picturesque streets of Prague. Discover the baroque beauty of Vienna, the charm of Bratislava, and the thermal baths of Budapest. Continue your adventure through the historical landscapes of Krakow and the poignant memorials of Auschwitz, before concluding in the dynamic city of Warsaw. This tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and culinary delights, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a comprehensive European adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Here we are in the arms of Germany, the first of 6 incredible countries we're going to get very familiar with over the next 13 days. Settle in to your new digs before we head out to start the exploring. This city is one of the world's most historical spots, where history and modern Europe come together. And let us tell you, it is seriously cool. We'll down some traditional German food at a local restaurant to start the trip right. This is happening! We'll then see the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall known as East Side Gallery and one of the city's symbols, covered in grafitti from head to toe.
Day 2: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
We'll dive right in with an A to Z of the city. Then, opt onto a historical walking tour & see where many East Berliners tried to escape to the West at Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial and Brandenburg Gate. Follow up by shopping boutiques and perusing the street art and pokey galleries symbolic of Berlin's creative scene, stopping to re-fuel on a beer or two.
Day 3: Berlin To Prague
Location: Prague, Berlin, Dresden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we head to the border and stop at a town called Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence. By the afternoon we'll be Czech side, heading to the buzzing capital city of Prague. We'll waste no time getting acquainted with castles, bridges, gothic cathedrals & general prettiness galore on an included guided tour of the city on foot. You'll be feeling like a local in no time at all.
Day 4: Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Prague is yours to uncover, one ovocné knedlÃky traditional fruit dumpling at a time. Grab a push bike and follow yet another Local Guide around, your knowledged up guide who will reveal the secrets of another side of the city, from the John Lennon wall to the 'Dancing Houses'. Use your free time to shop for some famous Bohemian beads and amber jewellry or dive a little deeper into the lanes and courtyards of the Old Town, and sus out a roof bar for a cocktail overlooking the city.
Day 5: Prague To Vienna
Location: Vienna, Kutna Hora, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just remember, with every great city we leave behind we find another one, and today we have Vienna in our vision.
Out of Prague, our first stop is the World Heritage-listed Kutná Hora. Make the local Sedlec Ossuary chapel high priority, it's decked out and furnished in the bones of over 40,000 ... humans. And trust us it's a must see in this part of the world.Â
Here in Vienna, we’ll be greeted by Baroque streetscapes and trendy coffee shops, it’ll be pretty hard not to fall in love instantly. With so much to do and see, we’ll take a city tour, seeing the grandeur of Hofburg Palace, the uber elegant State Opera House and the gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Day 6: Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Senator Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
With so much to do and see, we’ll take a city tour, seeing the grandeur of Hofburg Palace, the uber elegant State Opera House and the gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Afterwards, pop by the Vienna Museum of Art or roam the streets on architectural observation. Tonight you have the chance to visit Habibi & Hawara for a wholesome Make Travel Matter® dinner and then please your sense of sound with the classical music this city is famous for at a traditional concert in a real life PALACE. Mum would be so proud!
Day 7: Vienna To Budapest
Location: Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Vielen dank, Vienna! We are officially in love with everything you are. We'd stay for another strudel but we've heard about these famous Hungarian chimney cakes dusted in cinnamon and we're a little bit intrigued...Â
There's nothing like stopping for lunch in an entirely new country before moving onto another, this is Europe after all. We'll stretch our legs in the Slovakian capital with a stroll in the Old Town and come across it's famous statues. They all have a story behind them, and you'll learn about them all.Â
Fun fact #1: Buda and Pest are two different cities separated by a river, together they make Budapest. Fun fact #2: You're going to be head over heels with both of them by the time we scoot outta here. After a satisfying day of sightseeing of both sides of the city, and all the sights you've seen or read about, down goulash and cabbage rolls on tonight's Danube cruise; you'll be completely in the Hungarian spirit of things by the time we dock.
Day 8: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Those still keen to explore can jump on the Budapest Past and Present Tour and continue learning about this incredible city. The House of Terror, the Parliament Building, and some blissful buildings, this will take you on a journey of old and new. After all the beauty and knowledge you soaked up yesterday at the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge, you'll probably be feeling like a day soaking in the cities famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture while getting a bargain-priced massage - because why not. Blissed out in Budapest - there's an Insta caption for you.
Day 9: Budapest To Krakow
Location: Kraków, Budapest, Banská Bystrica
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
3 countries in one day - we can and we will! In no great hurry we will float out of Hungary with a sojourn through Slovakia (oh hello again) before we head into Poland for dinner. Ah, the life of a traveler.Â
Pastel painted and manicured to perfection, Banska Bystrica is a lunch break that will charm you to no end. Make this a real box ticker by tucking into an item of Slovakia's traditional creamy, dumpling filled cuisine.Â
Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is now known for its silver mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Tonight we take you to one of our favorite restaurants for a traditional feed, then you can rest up knowing we have all day tomorrow to get our Polish on.
Day 10: Krakow
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle & museums aplenty are just some of the relics found in the relatively untouched Krakow. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed center should occupy your time with an included sightseeing tour with our Local Guide. You'll even see a fire breathing dragon, very Game of Thrones might we add. Beautiful old town square will leave you charmed and packed full of knowledge once the tour wraps up. What else? We recommend you also conserve some energy for the option to get involved with a traditional Polish Pierogi (dumpling) evening, consisting of, well, dumplings. Collective YUM at these sweet and savory treats.
Day 11: Krakow To Warsaw
Location: Warsaw, Kraków, Oświęcim
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Ostrobramska (or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we change our tune and take a moving stop at Auschwitz, the most infamous former Nazi concentration camp and a very sobering experience.Â
We will change pace as we drop to an unfamiliar level by visiting the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Learning and growing is what we travelers do.
Perogies Polish dumplings and a glass of compote somewhere within Warsaw's lively cafe scene should be your introduction to this emerging European capital. As we pull into the city, just ask your Trip Manager for the best local hangs. We have all day tomorrow to explore, so there's no need to start whipping through the to-do list just yet.
Day 12: Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budget Ostrobramska (or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
You didn't think we were winding down now, did you? Gosh no. Not when we have an old Jewish Ghetto to explore and an authentic Polish feast to devour, and both are included. Tragic bombings after the war have seen this city experience a re-birth, and it's packed with museums, a buzzing street art scene, and cool vibes dotted with a dose of random to keep us on our toes. Your Local guide will give you the insider track as we take it all in on foot. A renowned musical city, keep your ears open day long and see what sound pleasures you also stumble upon. We'll treat you to dinner tonight, as, wait for it, it's our last night on tour. And oh what a tour it has been. We've eaten, strolled and learnt more than we thought possible, and no doubt made some unbreakable bonds along the way. Over dinner we'll reminisce on the good times!
Day 13: End Warsaw/Berlin
Location: Warsaw, Berlin
Meals Included: Breakfast
Whether you choose to hitch a free ride back to Berlin or you end your festivities here in Warsaw, the pain will be equally unbearable. We have just two words: Reunion Trip.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in hotels such as Ibis Ostbahnhof, B&B Hotel Prague, Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Vienna House Easy Cracow, and Moxy Warsaw Praga.
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Meals
Meals including traditional German food, breakfast, and dinners at local restaurants.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours in cities like Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw.
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Local Guides
Local guides for city tours and historical insights.
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Danube Cruise
Cruising the Danube in Budapest while enjoying traditional Hungarian cuisine.
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Sightseeing
Sightseeing of historical sites including Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Auschwitz, and Birkenau concentration camp memorials.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as historical walking tours in Berlin, push bike tours in Prague, and traditional concerts in Vienna.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Flights
International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending locations.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees and other travel documentation costs.
Mode of Transport
Travel between cities is primarily by coach, with stops for sightseeing and meals. The tour includes a Danube cruise in Budapest.
Check out our Q&As
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What is included in the sightseeing tour of Krakow?
The sightseeing tour of Krakow includes visits to the Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle, museums, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed center.
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Will there be guided tours during the trip?
Yes, there will be guided tours in cities like Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow, and Warsaw.
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What will we do in Warsaw?
In Warsaw, you will explore the old Jewish Ghetto, enjoy an authentic Polish feast, and take a guided tour to learn about the city's history and culture.
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Are visa fees included in the tour package?
No, visa fees and other travel documentation costs are not included.
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What are some of the sightseeing highlights of the tour?
Sightseeing highlights include Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Auschwitz, and Birkenau concentration camp memorials.
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What activities are planned for the second day in Berlin?
On the second day, you can opt for a historical walking tour to see Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial, and Brandenburg Gate. You will also have time to shop and explore Berlin's creative scene.
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What will we do in Prague?
In Prague, you will have a guided tour of the city, explore castles, bridges, and gothic cathedrals, and have free time to shop for Bohemian beads and amber jewelry or explore the Old Town.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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What personal expenses are not included in the tour?
Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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What can I expect during the Danube cruise in Budapest?
During the Danube cruise in Budapest, you will enjoy traditional Hungarian cuisine while sightseeing both sides of the city.
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Berlin, settle into your accommodation, and start exploring the city with your Trip Manager. You will also enjoy traditional German food at a local restaurant.
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Is there a cruise included in the tour?
Yes, there is a Danube cruise in Budapest where you can enjoy traditional Hungarian cuisine.
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What is special about the stop in Kutná Hora?
In Kutná Hora, you can visit the World Heritage-listed Sedlec Ossuary chapel, which is decorated with the bones of over 40,000 humans.
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Is there an option to return to Berlin at the end of the tour?
Yes, you have the option to hitch a free ride back to Berlin or end your festivities in Warsaw.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Yes, meals are included. You will enjoy traditional German food, breakfast, and dinners at local restaurants.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in hotels such as Ibis Ostbahnhof, B&B Hotel Prague, Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna, Ibis Budapest City South Hotel, Vienna House Easy Cracow, and Moxy Warsaw Praga.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities include historical walking tours in Berlin, push bike tours in Prague, and traditional concerts in Vienna.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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